Laffer SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Laffer, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Laffer SA is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laffer is $1,021 per week ($53,092 per year). Median rent in Laffer is $90 per week ($390 per month). Laffer has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Laffer has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laffer is $250.

There were 1 recorded offences in Laffer in 2023-24, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Laffer Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Laffer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,021/wk
$53,092 per year
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Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$250/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Laffer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (26) Female 51.9% (28)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
53 people · 295.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Laffer Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Laffer Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Laffer Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Laffer Religion

No Religion
54.0%
Not stated
38.0%
Anglican
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laffer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Laffer Employment

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Employed full-time
66.7% 14 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 7 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Laffer Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
63.6%
Certificate III/IV
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Laffer Occupation

Managers
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Laffer Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Health
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Laffer Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laffer Marital Status

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Married
48.7% 19
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Divorced
17.9% 7
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Never married
33.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laffer Ancestry

Australian
55.6%
English
31.5%
Irish
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laffer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Pre-school
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Laffer Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Laffer Volunteering

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Volunteer
50.0% 15
Not a volunteer
50.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laffer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.2%
Did not go to work
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Laffer Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Laffer Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
46.2%
5 bedrooms
53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Laffer Population Mobility

19.0%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
61.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laffer Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laffer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
20.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laffer Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
63.6%
Couple — no children
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laffer Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laffer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
40.0%
5–14 hours
32.0%
15–29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Laffer Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laffer Where Residents Moved From

Same address
34
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Laffer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laffer Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Laffer Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,687/wk
Median Rent $90/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Laffer

≈ $7,310/month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $1,597/wk
Rent share 5.3%

Laffer vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laffer

What is the population of Laffer SA?

The population of Laffer SA is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Laffer?

The median personal income in Laffer SA is $1,021 per week, or $53,092 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Laffer?

Median rent in Laffer SA is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 5.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Laffer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laffer SA is $250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laffer?

The median age in Laffer SA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Laffer a good suburb to live in?

Laffer is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 53.The median income is $1,021/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40733. All dollar figures in AUD.